The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS), specifically the Biomedical Imaging Center (BIC), needs to coordinate the delivery of MRI services to its user base, provide expert technical guidance and training, and enhance user support for research.
Requirements
- 4 or more years of experience in the application of MRI/fMRI to human subjects research.
- Proficiency with MS Office or equivalent packages.
- Proficiency with REDCap data collection and project design.
- Demonstrated ability to train and support researchers in MRI.
- Experience with functional neuroimaging including fMRI stimulus delivery and response devices.
- Familiarity with standard MRI/fMRI analysis packages e.g. Freesurfer, Fsl, Osirix.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the maintenance and daily operations of the clinical MR systems of the BIC, including administrative tasks such as QA/QC scans, MRI scan protocol creation, and scanner data management.
- Oversee user-compliance with BIC policies for MR resources and help implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet community needs.
- Collaborate with our support team and provide specialist technical support to the Center’s user-base for human and pre-clinical MR imaging and spectroscopy.
- Conduct the MRI-related training of research personnel at BIC’s facilities including in-person safety training and facility orientation; virtual and in-person console training; mentoring prospective MRI Level 2 scanner operators; and provide input into the development of the MRI educational and training curricula.
- Maintain the BIC’s community-facing resources and update as the Center resources, services and policies evolve.
- Administer the Center’s databases that support community management ensuring comprehensive tracking and accurate reporting of research groups, research projects and users.
- Assist BIC users with their research studies, when required, by acting as an experienced Level 2 scanner operator.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to biomedical imaging.
- Experience teaching, tutoring or mentoring others.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to be an effective and flexible team member.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
